Taron Egerton continues to demonstrate his versatility as an actor. After his best career turn in the acclaimed crime miniseries Apple TV+ Black birdEgerton teams up with a streamer again, this time for a film. tetris looks like a smart and funny biopic that takes a different approach to its real story, capitalizing on Egerton’s undeniable charm.
Throughout his short but significant career, Egerton has demonstrated his range and charisma by appearing in action films, comedies, dramas and musicals. The Welsh actor has many well-known films and TV series to his credit, including several highly rated on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
10 ‘Legend’ (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 61%
Tom Hardy as the infamous Kray twins Ronnie and Reggie in Brian Helgeland2015 crime biopic Legend. The film chronicles the rise and fall of twins in 1960s London, chronicling their criminal activities and chaotic personal lives. Egerton plays Edward “Crazy Teddy” Smith, one of Ronnie’s associates with whom he was rumored to be romantically involved.
Legend is basically a Tom Hardy showcase, and the English actor puts on a tense performance that enhances an already excellent film. Egerton also plays up Teddy’s erratic personality with enough erratic acting that makes Hardy a good companion. Legend received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising Hardy but criticizing the film’s lack of accuracy and uneven tone.
9 ‘Sing’ (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 71%
Jukebox Illumination, musical filmSing stars Matthew McConaughey as the voice of Buster Moon, a koala who puts on an ambitious singing show to prevent his struggling theater from closing. Egerton voices Johnny, a teenage gorilla who dreams of becoming a crooner, but whose father forces him to follow in the family’s criminal footsteps.
With covers of many Top 40 hits and an impressive voice. Sing it is a musical delight. Johnny Egerton’s portrayal and performance of Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” received acclaim, as did other voice actors, animation, and humor in the film. Sing was also a critical success, receiving a sequel five years later.
8 ‘Sing 2’ (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%
Egerton reprized his role as Johnny in Sing 2. The film follows Luna and his band of performers who travel to Redshore City to put on a massive show for the evil Jimmy Crystal. Things quickly get complicated when Moon agrees to put the legendary singer on the show.
Johnny from Egerton plays a rather minor role among the growing cast, but still gets his own storyline and a memorable solo on Coldplay’s “A Sky Full of Stars”. Sing 2 received positive reviews from critics, who found it less coherent than its predecessor, but praised its music, voice acting, and animation.
7 ‘Waterway Down’ (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 74%
CGI animated series 2018. Watership down is the latest adaptation of Richard Adams’ beloved 1972 novel of the same name. The story follows a group of rabbits who set off in search of a new home after humans invaded their habitat. All stars are involved in the series, including James McAvoy, Nicholas Hoult, John Boyega, Ben KingsleyAnd Olivia Colman. Egerton voices El-Ahraira, a mythical rabbit prince who once led and protected the rabbits.
Watership down received mostly positive reviews. The Big Ensemble received rave reviews and was considered by most reviewers to be the highlight of the series. However, his adaptation of the source material drew criticism, as did the computer-animated characters, who were seen by many as distant and emotionless.
6 “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 75%
Academy Award Winner Colin Firth leads a large ensemble, including Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson, Mark StrongAnd Michael Caine,in Matthew Vaughn’s 2014 spy comedy Kingsman: The Secret Service. The plot centers on Eggsy Egerton, a young man who becomes involved with the Kingsman program, a secret spy organization, while they encounter a megalomaniac billionaire who wants to wipe out most of humanity.
Kingsman was Egerton’s breakthrough role. The film received positive reviews, praising the performances of Egerton and Firth and the film’s subversive and humorous approach to the spy genre. KingsmanThe stunning action scenes also received acclaim, though their gruesome violence drew some criticism.
5 “Eddie the Eagle” (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 81%
Egerton subscribed Kingsmansports comedy success Eddie Eaglestarring Hugh Jackman. The film follows the protagonist’s journey to becoming the first British athlete to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping since 1928.
Although the protagonist loses in this particular sports film, he remains charming and interesting, largely due to the performances of Egerton and Jackman. Eddie Eagle received positive reviews, with praise for its lead duet and touching, light-hearted approach to its real subject.
4 “Testament of Youth” (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 84%
2014 was truly Egerton’s breakthrough year. The actor played a major supporting role in the anti-war drama Testament of youth, based on the memoir of the same name by Vera Brittain. The film takes place during the First World War. The film tells how Britten drops out of Oxford to become a volunteer nurse while her brother, lover and best friend fight in the war. Egerton plays Edward, Vera’s young and energetic brother, who is killed in action.
Testament of youth received praise for Alicia Vikanderplaying the role of Faith. The film’s production values, supporting performances, and strong pacifist message were also praised, with critics considering it a faithful adaptation of Britten’s seminal novel and one of the best anti-war films.
3 ‘Rocketman’ (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 89%
Dexter FletcherX rocket man This is a jukebox music biopic chronicling the early career and success of Elton John. Egerton delivers his best performance to date as a British musician, leading a supporting cast including Jamie Bell, Richard MaddenAnd Bryce Dallas Howard.
rocket man received critical acclaim. Egerton received rave reviews for his performance and received numerous nominations, winning a Golden Globe for his performance. His subsequent neglect of the Oscars was widely criticized at the time and remains today one of the most egregious mistakes the Academy has made in recent years.
2 The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 89%
Prequel to Jim HensonThe famous dark fantasy film from 1982. Dark Crystal, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is a fascinating extension of the knowledge of the original. In the center of the plot are three Gelflings - Ryan, Brea and Dith, who raise an uprising against their rulers, the Skeksis. Egerton is voiced by Rian opposite Anya Taylor-Joy like Brea and Nathalie Emmanuel like Dit.
Age of resistancereceived acclaim from critics, who considered it a valuable enrichment of the original film’s legacy. The series has gained acclaim for its concept, voice acting, themes, and broad appeal to fans of the original and newcomers to the franchise.
1 ‘Black Bird’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 97%
True Crime Series on Apple TV+ Black bird stars Egerton, Paul Walter Houserand late Ray Liotta. Based on the autobiographical novel by James Keane, the plot centers on Jimmy, a con man who receives a reduced sentence in exchange for getting a confession from alleged serial killer Larry Hall. Egerton plays Jimmy and Houser plays Hall.
Black bird received universal acclaim and is considered one of the best and most exciting detective series on television. Egerton and Houser’s performances, the show’s tone, script, direction and production received much acclaim. Egerton and Houser have received several nominations for their performances, the most recent being a Golden Globe.
Source: Collider
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